Tyronn Lue prioritized personal communication with each Clippers player before their crucial Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets, aiming to understand the team's morale. He believed in the importance of hearing players' voices rather than sending a group message. The team's effort paid off with a 111-105 victory, with significant contributions from stars James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, each scoring over 25 points. Lue emphasized the need for discipline and hard work and aimed to take direct leadership rather than relying solely on his team's captains to guide them through the intense moment.
"Got a great temperature," Lue said of his players. "Took a lot of temperatures in the last 36 hours. Guys are feeling good. They understand what we got to do. We got to play harder. We got to play with more discipline."
Lue refused to text his players in a group message because he wanted to "hear their voices" and encourage them before playing in a win-or-go-home Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets.
Lue's two stars are reticent, but James Harden and Kawhi Leonard spoke volumes with their play in forcing a Game 7 in Denver on Saturday night.
Lue said he wasn't going to rely on captains Harden and Leonard to lead the way. Rather, Lue said, he wanted to take charge, to be the leader.
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